Philippines · Spearfishing zone
Gilutongan (Hilutungan) Marine Sanctuary
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Gilutongan (Hilutungan) Marine Sanctuary.
Community-managed no-take fish sanctuary along the western edge of Gilutongan Island (Bgy. Gilutongan, Municipality of Cordova, Cebu), in the Cebu/Olango group. One of the Philippines' best-studied 'urban' MPAs, established by municipal ordinance in 1991 (Cordova Municipal Ordinance No. 008), originally ~10 ha and expanded to ~15 ha in 1999. Inside the sanctuary all fishing is prohibited (no-take); spearfishing is therefore not allowed, reinforced by Sec. 101 of the Fisheries Code (unlawful to fish in declared sanctuaries).
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
10.2036°N, 123.9886°E
View on the mapSource
This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for Philippines
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.
Where required, permits/registration are handled at the municipal/city LGU level or by BFAR. Recreational divers should check with the local LGU or barangay before spearfishing.
Get your licenseOpens the official portal · bfar.da.gov.ph
